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Pancreatic Elastase, Fecal

Test Code
LAB979


CPT Codes
82656

Preferred Specimen
Leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
0.3gm


Instructions
Collect undiluted feces in clean, dry, sterile leak-proof container. Do not add fixative or preservative.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.